In a way, trying to say exactly what something is, is like trying to take a picture of the entire universe—and that has nothing to do with the non-existence of a capable camera.

Happiness makes us think that life is worth living, whereas depression makes us think that life is worth leaving.

Some of those who have killed themselves would readily kill themselves again if they could.

Depression often transforms the will to live into the will to leave (the world).

Our emptiness greatly exaggerates the pleasure of an orgasm, and that of being high or tipsy.

Our problems are food for our sanity.

Some people are each bored to death by the unchallengingness of their life.

Happiness is a consolation for those whose lives have lost or not yet found meaning.

The rich are poor without the poor's acknowledgment of money.